# Rift in Bihar NDA? 2 Independent candidates who beat JDU in MLC polls join BJP

- Published: 2026-11-01T02:31:38.653Z
- Updated: 2026-11-01T18:03:45.377Z
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- Topics: Conflict, war and peace, Economy, business and finance
- Involves: Abhishek Jha, Anand Pushkar, BJP, Bansi Dhar Brajwasi, Bihar, Bihar Legislative Council elections, Ejaj Ahmad, Independents, JD(U), JDU, Jan Suraaj Party (JSP), Janata Dal (United)

## How it developed

- 2026-11-01T02:31:38.653Z - India Today: [Rift in Bihar NDA? 2 Independent candidates who beat JDU in MLC polls join BJP](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/rift-in-bihar-nda-2-independent-candidates-who-beat-jdu-in-mlc-polls-join-bjp-3029660-2026-11-01)
- 2026-11-01T05:30:12.572Z - Hindustan Times: [2 Independents who won Bihar MLC polls join BJP, one had rebelled from party before](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/2-independents-who-won-bihar-mlc-polls-join-bjp-one-had-rebelled-from-party-before-101793505925405.html)
- 2026-11-01T18:03:45.377Z - India Today: [Give up 125 units of free power: Bihar CM's appeal to affluent people, taxpayers](https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/bihar-free-electricity-samrat-choudhary-cm-taxpayers-forgo-power-benefit-3030203-2026-11-01)

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